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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Smartphone Released

Display diagonal
6.20 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh

AnTuTu

Measured device performance

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

v12 · Android · 2026-10 · Total

915,363* points · monthly average
CPU
310,207*
GPU
132,454*
MEM
237,081*
UX
235,621*

Galaxy S21 5G · 8+128 GB
E-2100

More measured configurations (1)
  • Galaxy S21 5G · 8+128 GB · v12 · Android · 2026-09951,923*

* Sample counts are unreported. Compare only the same AnTuTu version and platform. CPU/GPU sub-scores belong to the named device configuration; cooling, memory and software affect results.

Benchmark results

  • AnTuTu · version unreported · cpu198,577* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    S-888*
    Memory configuration
    8+256*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · cpu175,469* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    E-2100*
    Memory configuration
    8+128*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · gpu252,146* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    E-2100*
    Memory configuration
    8+128*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · gpu274,516* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    S-888*
    Memory configuration
    8+256*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · mem135,422* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    S-888*
    Memory configuration
    8+256*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · mem119,504* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    E-2100*
    Memory configuration
    8+128*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · total756,868* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    S-888*
    Memory configuration
    8+256*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · total668,409* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    E-2100*
    Memory configuration
    8+128*
  • AnTuTu · 8 · Unspecified workload584,055* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · ux148,353* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    S-888*
    Memory configuration
    8+256*
  • AnTuTu · version unreported · ux121,290* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    Galaxy S21 5G*
    Chipset
    E-2100*
    Memory configuration
    8+128*
  • Geekbench · 5.1 · Unspecified workload3,238* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen60* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

AnTuTu / cpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

320,838* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / cpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

310,207* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / gpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

148,318* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / gpuAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

132,454* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / memAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

244,643* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / memAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

237,081* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / totalAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

951,923* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / totalAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

915,363* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / uxAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

238,124* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-09
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128
AnTuTu / uxAndroid / Global · 12 · points

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

235,621* points

Platform
Android
Market
Global
Period
2026-10
Statistic
mean
Tested device
Galaxy S21 5G
Tested chip
E-2100
Evaluated configuration
8+128

Display

Display diagonal
6.20 in
Display pixel density
421 ppi*
Resolution
2400x1080
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Horizontal pixels
1,080 px
Vertical pixels
2,400 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.20 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,400 px*
    Technology
    Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)*
    Maximum refresh rate
    120 Hz*

Processing & platform

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 6 GB RAM / 128 GB*
    Memory
    6 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 128 GB*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 256 GB*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Memory options

  • 8 GB
    Capacity
    8 GB
  • 6 GB*
    Capacity
    6 GB*

Storage options

  • 128 GB
    Capacity
    128 GB
  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB

Supported storage media

  • internal storage

Cameras

  • Main
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.80 f-number
    Resolution
    64 MP
    Role
    main
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Ultrawide
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    ultrawide
    Stabilization
    No OIS
  • Telephoto
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number
    Resolution
    10 MP
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    Role
    telephoto
    Stabilization
    OIS
  • Selfie
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 1.1* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    10 MP
    Role
    selfie
    Optical format
    1/3.24*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Area/aperture estimates assume equal scene brightness and exposure time; full frame at f/2 = 100. Nominal-format estimates assume 4:3. Lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are not included.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
4,000 mAh

Charging

  • Wired
    Rated charging power
    25 W
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
  • Wireless
    Rated charging power
    15 W
    Technology
    wireless*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB-C 3.2
  • USB-C

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)*
Height
151.70 mm
Width
71.20 mm
Thickness
7.90 mm
Weight
169 g
Ingress protection
IP68

Colors

  • Phantom Gray*
  • Phantom Pink*
  • Phantom Violet*
  • Phantom White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 10 fields
AnTuTu · cpu
suite
AnTuTu
workload
cpu
score
175,469*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
E-2100*
Memory configuration
8+128*
AnTuTu · cpu
suite
AnTuTu
workload
cpu
score
198,577*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
S-888*
Memory configuration
8+256*
AnTuTu · gpu
suite
AnTuTu
workload
gpu
score
274,516*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
S-888*
Memory configuration
8+256*
AnTuTu · gpu
suite
AnTuTu
workload
gpu
score
252,146*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
E-2100*
Memory configuration
8+128*
AnTuTu · mem
suite
AnTuTu
workload
mem
score
135,422*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
S-888*
Memory configuration
8+256*
AnTuTu · mem
suite
AnTuTu
workload
mem
score
119,504*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
E-2100*
Memory configuration
8+128*
AnTuTu · total
suite
AnTuTu
workload
total
score
756,868*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
S-888*
Memory configuration
8+256*
AnTuTu · total
suite
AnTuTu
workload
total
score
668,409*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
E-2100*
Memory configuration
8+128*
AnTuTu · ux
suite
AnTuTu
workload
ux
score
148,353*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
S-888*
Memory configuration
8+256*
AnTuTu · ux
suite
AnTuTu
workload
ux
score
121,290*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
Galaxy S21 5G*
Chipset
E-2100*
Memory configuration
8+128*
Specifications 2 · 63 fields
Battery · Charging
25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 4000 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)*
Body · Features
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)*
Body · Weight
169 g (Sub6), 171 g (mmWave) (5.96 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Comms · Radio
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.2 inches, 94.1 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)*
Features · Features
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2021, January 14*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2021, January 29*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama*
Main Camera · Triple
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video*
Main Camera · Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Features
UFS 3.1*
Memory · Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink*
Misc · Models
SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09*
Historical price
$ 160.00 / £ 160.00 / € 179.82*
Misc · SAR
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.46 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G991U1*
Network · 5G bands
2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G991U1*
Network · Features
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-G991B 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-G991B*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)*
Network · Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 93h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
856 nits max brightness (measured)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
-26.4 LUFS (Good)*
Our Tests · Performance
AnTuTu: 584055* (v8) GeekBench: 3238* (v5.1) GFXBench: 60*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G78 MP14 - International Adreno 660 - USA/China*
Platform · OS
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR*
Selfie camera · Single
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF*
Selfie camera · Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
No*
Sound · Features
High-bitrate audio support*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    8
    score
    584,055*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    5.1
    score
    3,238*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    60.0*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Camera optical formats
Front selfie
Resolution
10.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Optical format
1/3.24*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
25.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Wireless
Rated charging power
15.0* W
Technology
wireless*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Reverse wireless
Rated charging power
4.5* W
Technology
reverse wireless*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Phantom Gray
Phantom Gray*
Phantom White
Phantom White*
Phantom Violet
Phantom Violet*
Phantom Pink
Phantom Pink*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.2* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
2,400* px
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)*
Maximum refresh rate
120.0* Hz
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
10.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
6 GB
Capacity
6.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
6 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
6.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.8* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Rear telephoto
Resolution
64.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
telephoto*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Optical zoom
1.1* x
Rear ultrawide
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
ultrawide*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*

* Provisional data